This historic First International Chöd-Zhije Conference will draw together leading scholars and practitioners researching and teaching this unique lineage in its various manifestations. Keynotes, panel discussions, and small group sessions will be held. They will explore the teachings of 11th century Tibetan yogini Machig Labdrön and her teacher, the renowned Indian yogi Padampa Sangye, the developments of the lineage over the last millennium, the role of women, as well as the application of these teachings to our modern world. Dharma teachings and performances of Chöd songs and dances will foster a rich and engaged experience. Follow-up retreats will offer the opportunity to learn some of the different Chöd practices.

I will continue to post more details to this thread as they become available.

The different sūtras in accord with the emptiness
taught by the Sugata are definitive in meaning;
One can understand that all of those Dharmas in
which a sentient being, individual, or person are taught are provisional in meaning.

The different sūtras in accord with the emptiness
taught by the Sugata are definitive in meaning;
One can understand that all of those Dharmas in
which a sentient being, individual, or person are taught are provisional in meaning.

The different sūtras in accord with the emptiness
taught by the Sugata are definitive in meaning;
One can understand that all of those Dharmas in
which a sentient being, individual, or person are taught are provisional in meaning.

The different sūtras in accord with the emptiness
taught by the Sugata are definitive in meaning;
One can understand that all of those Dharmas in
which a sentient being, individual, or person are taught are provisional in meaning.

The different sūtras in accord with the emptiness
taught by the Sugata are definitive in meaning;
One can understand that all of those Dharmas in
which a sentient being, individual, or person are taught are provisional in meaning.

This sounds like a delightful opportunity for many people. May everyone benefit!

As a side note, I think this officially marks Chöd's public and formal establishment in the US because a long-weekend conference complete with meals, speakers, earlybird pricing, and likely goodie bags is sort of the way movements get finally recognized by many in our country.

And I would love to see what's in a Chöd goodie bag. heheh! Maybe they'll have something from The Bone Room in Albany, CA.

"Knowledge is as infinite as the stars in the sky;
There is no end to all the subjects one could study.
It is better to grasp straight away their very essence--
The unchanging fortress of the Dharmakaya."– Longchenpa.

The different sūtras in accord with the emptiness
taught by the Sugata are definitive in meaning;
One can understand that all of those Dharmas in
which a sentient being, individual, or person are taught are provisional in meaning.

dzogchungpa wrote:I kind of wish they had given it a cool name, like "Tromapalooza" or "Machig: The Gathering".

I will bring it up at the next meeting and specifically tell Lama Tsultrim you complained...

Maybe Lama Tsultrim might consider inviting her friend Ram Dass, not as a teacher, but to receive the healing benefits, they could have him sit in the center of the Chod practice circles. I'd love to have someone do Chod for me. Any way for remote participation...like putting names in the circle?

dzogchungpa wrote:I kind of wish they had given it a cool name, like "Tromapalooza" or "Machig: The Gathering".

I will bring it up at the next meeting and specifically tell Lama Tsultrim you complained...

Maybe Lama Tsultrim might consider inviting her friend Ram Dass, not as a teacher, but to receive the healing benefits, they could have him sit in the center of the Chod practice circles. I'd love to have someone do Chod for me. Any way for remote participation...like putting names in the circle?

There will be an opportunity for remote healing.

Vasana wrote:I hope they live-stream or record the conference.

At this point, there will not be live-streaming (but it may be possible), but the conference will be recorded/videoed.

The different sūtras in accord with the emptiness
taught by the Sugata are definitive in meaning;
One can understand that all of those Dharmas in
which a sentient being, individual, or person are taught are provisional in meaning.

Malcolm wrote:
I will bring it up at the next meeting and specifically tell Lama Tsultrim you complained...

Maybe Lama Tsultrim might consider inviting her friend Ram Dass, not as a teacher, but to receive the healing benefits, they could have him sit in the center of the Chod practice circles. I'd love to have someone do Chod for me. Any way for remote participation...like putting names in the circle?

There will be an opportunity for remote healing.

Vasana wrote:I hope they live-stream or record the conference.

At this point, there will not be live-streaming (but it may be possible), but the conference will be recorded/videoed.

M

This is great to hear. Hopefully the videos will be accessible online, somehow.

Please share information when you get it on how to participate in the remote healing too!